Brachytheciaceae

Brachytheciaceae (Brachytheciaceae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 16 genuss with 47 known species. Key genus groups include Brachytheciastrum, Brachythecium, Cirriphyllum, Eurhynchiastrum, Eurhynchium, and Homalothecium. Among its members, 12 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Hypnales (Hypnales).